Erin E. Davis

Erin Elizabeth Alexius Davis, ABC ’24, died Sept. 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Davis was a loving wife, caring and dedicated mother, accomplished businesswoman, generous community servant and loyal friend.

Davis was born Feb. 19, 1960, in Memphis, TN, and moved to Austin at the age of 9. She attended Crockett High School. After graduation, Davis attended the University of Texas, where she studied business and played on the softball team that was later inducted into the UT Hall of Fame. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas in 1982 and a Master of Business Administration from St. Edwards University.

Her strong work ethic began in college when she worked for Southwestern Bell in the phone center. After graduation, Davis joined the company in the management development program, working her way up to area manager, retiring after 22 years of service. She served as president of the Baylor/Waco Foundation and president of United Way of McLennan County, and she was the first woman president of the Waco Rotary Club. She was an advisory board member for Waco Adopt-a-School and a board member of the Business Resource Center, McLennan County 911, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce and the Waco Business League, among other civic organizations. In 1994, she was named American Businesswoman Associate of the Year, and in 1996, Davis had the honor of carrying the Olympic Torch as it passed through Waco.

It was at Southwestern Bell that Davis met the love of her life, Bob Davis, ABC ’24, in 1992.

They had two children, Alexus, BBA ’19, and Spencer. Davis was the ultimate supportive mom, cheering loudly at Alexus and Spencer’s games. She always had a cooler of drinks and snacks in her car for gamedays and offered her home as a gathering place for the kids. She poured herself into her children’s world, serving on the executive board of Waco Montessori School and Vanguard College Preparatory School. She joined the National Charity League with her daughter, while also serving as its president, and she supported her son as he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

Davis worked tirelessly and selflessly in the community to make everyone around her feel welcome and included in every way.